"Why Be a Gatekeeper When You Can Be a Gate Opener?" | Black Creative Trailblazers | The Pivot Project

"Why Be a Gatekeeper When You Can Be a Gate Opener?" | Black Creative Trailblazers | The Pivot Project

This week on The Pivot Project, I'm joined by Adeola and RonkeJane, founders of Black Creative Trailblazers — a Manchester-based organisation dedicated to empowering black creatives across music, art, fashion, poetry and more. We talk about their pivots from law and tech, building something from pure goodwill, knowing how you work best, and why showing up authentically will always beat a perfectly curated feed. A warm, honest and genuinely inspiring conversation, don't miss it!

“Adulthood is returning to yourself, your true self” - Misha B on healing, identity and becoming.

In this powerful episode of The Pivot Project, we sit down with artist, singer, and founder of Museum Misha, Misha B to explore identity, healing, and the journey back to who you were before the world told you who to be. From growing up in foster care, to navigating The X Factor spotlight at 19, to rebuilding her life through art, family and faith. Misha shares a deeply honest and transformative story about: ✨ Returning to your inner child ✨ Finding your voice again ✨ The power of mentors and “earth angels” ✨ The beauty of being “beautifully broken” ✨ Building a life that aligns with your soul ✨ Creating spaces for collective healing through Museum Misha If you’re going through a transition, feeling lost, or trying to rebuild your confidence and identity, this episode is for you.

“Why can’t it be real? I’ll just email them” with Nick Entwistle | The Pivot Project

In this episode, we sit down with Nick Entwistle as he shares his creative journey from working at McCann to becoming the Founder of Bank of Creativity and One Minute Briefs. One thing that stood out for us was his determination to make things happen because “Why can’t it be real?”.

What’s the Other F*cking Option? With Jordan Stachini

At 30, most people are told to settle down. Jordan Stachini did the opposite. In this unfiltered episode, the founder of Co&Co Marketing Agency shares what it really means to blow up your life, on purpose. From radically transforming her body, to walking away from a relationship, to rebuilding her career on her own terms, Jordan proves that bold and ballsy moves aren't reckless, they are necessary. This is a story about choosing yourself, backing your instincts, and asking the question we all should when we’re stuck: What’s the other fcking option?

A Creative Career Is Like a Bowl of Spaghetti” with Danny Farhey

In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Danny Fahey, we explore the unpredictable path of building and winding down a successful creative agency. Danny reflects on what it really means to stay authentic, let go at the right time, and redefine what purpose means to you. As Danny puts it, “a creative career is like a bowl of spaghetti” and knowing when to close a chapter to start a new one is a skill in itself.